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N996 UCG

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,273 mi
Last recorded193,273 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 193,273 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 193,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 187,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight images slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 187,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight images slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 169,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 169,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 155,556 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 155,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 144,078 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 130,076 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 78,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,568 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N996 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N996 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N996 UCG registered?

N996 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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